Nick Krauth started for Down East and was actually mortal, allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits and 4 Ks, raising his ERA on the year to 1.31. Nic Laio came in in relief but faced only two batters before rain delayed, then ended prematurely, the game. Evan Carter had a hit and a walk, Cody Freeman had a hit, Jayce Easley had two walks, and Thomas Saggese had his first pro walk, his first pro HBP, and his first pro stolen base.
Down East box score: https://www.milb.com/gameday/nationals-vs-wood-ducks/2021/05/29/649429#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=649429
Avery Weems started for Hickory. He allowed two runs on four hits and a walk in three innings, striking out six.